Category: Economy
Trade gap seen as by-product of India’s development stage, investment needs, energy dependence: Govt to Parliament
Imports have expanded due to increase in domestic demand and manufacturing capabilities to $776.01 billion in FY26 from $ 194.81 billion in FY07, the government…
Infrastructure projects see cost overrun of Rs 4.92 lakh cr: MoSPI
New Delhi: Infrastructure projects worth above Rs 150 crore each registered a cumulative cost overrun of around Rs 4,92,752 crore, according to a monthly government…
Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantations
Guwahati: A collaborative team of researchers from Nagaland University and other research institutes across the country have studied how seasonal variations in climate affected soil…
Govt cracks down on sugar hoarding, imposes 30-day stock limit from Aug 1 till Nov 30
The Centre on Tuesday imposed stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country from August 1 to November 30, seeking to curb hoarding and…
Barclays sees RBI holding rates in Aug policy as FCNR(B) inflows ease rupee concerns
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to leave the benchmark interest rate unchanged at its August monetary policy review despite elevated inflation,…
Macroeconomic fundamentals of Indian economy remain strong amid global challenges
New Delhi: Macroeconomic fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong, supported by robust domestic demand, healthy corporate balance sheets and sustained fiscal discipline amid global…
India’s January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources say
MUMBAI: India’s rice exports rose 5% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, as higher shipments of non-basmati rice offset a drop…
India’s industrial output quickens to 7.3% in June from 5.1% in May as manufacturing, electricity growth accelerates
India’s industrial output accelerated to 7.3% year-on-year in June 2026, up from a revised growth of 5.1% in May, driven by a sharp expansion in…
Monsoon revival boosts summer crop planting in India
Konark: A revival in monsoon rains has accelerated planting of summer-sown crops such as cotton, soybean and rice across much of India, sharply reducing an…
India’s new import rule that could make homes and infrastructure costlier
India’s heavy reliance on imported PVC resin could make everything from water pipes and electrical cables to plumbing fittings more expensive after the Directorate General…